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These Crepes made from Ground Rice and Coconut Milk ( ‘Kaima Pathiri’, also known as ‘Nura Pathiri’) just melt in your mouth!!! ‘Nura’ is the term for foam in Malabar slang. They are so light and so easy to eat! Served with a good curry, they are made for special guests in the Malabar region …
Egg Curry with Coconut Milk or Ground Coconut Egg Curry with Coconut Milk or Ground Coconut – Simple Kerala Style – so simple to make and makes a perfect accompaniment for various breakfast meals like Pathiri, Idiappam, Puttu, Appam etc. Can be whipped up for dinner as well. This dish can be made in a few …
Delicious Szechuan Chicken Fried Noodles Szechuan cuisine is a style of Chinese cuisine originating from Sichuan province in southwestern China. It has bold flavors, particularly the pungency and spiciness resulting from the liberal use of garlic and chilly peppers, as well as the unique flavor of the Sichuan peppers. Peanuts, sesame paste, and ginger are also prominent ingredients in Szechuan cooking. …
Pumpkin Pie from scratch – Best homemade pumpkin pie I dont know what it is, but there’s just something so warm and inviting about a pumpkin pie! From the enticing aroma that fills the air testing your patience – to the humble method of preparation that provides such satisfaction to any home cook. …
Fish Molee – Fish Stewed in Lightly Spiced Coconut Gravy ‘Fish Molee’ is a simple but delicate preparation of Fish stewed to perfection in lightly spiced coconut milk gravy. The flavors are immaculate. There is no use of chilly powder, only slit, deseeded green chilies. It originates from Southern Coastal India – Kerala with a …
Stir Fried Long Beans – Achinga Payar Mezhukkupuratti Long Beans, String Beans, Yard Long Beans, Achinga Payar – Whatever you call them. This is a delicious Kerala method of preparing them. The trick to perfection is to cook them till they are crisp but tender without losing their color and turning greyish. The sautéed onion …
Mushroom Curry | Sorvedar Khumbi This simple to make curried mushroom recipe ‘ Mushroom Curry | Sorvedar Khumbi ‘ is actually very delicious. Earthy flavors combine with a creamy rich gravy/curry. Use your favorite type of mushrooms. I prefer white button mushrooms and light brown mushrooms (eg. swiss brown). Try with the darker, varied varieties for more ‘kick’ but …
Thai Pandan Chicken Recipe – Artful, Aromatic Cooking. Thai chicken wrapped in (Pandanus) leaves is a frequently ordered item at Thai Restaurants. They make great hors-d’oeuvres and can also be served as a side dish. The pandan leaf /screw-pine leaf is an integral ingredient in a lot of South East Asian cooking, from sweets to savories. The aroma …
Easy Egg Fried Rice with Green Peas The year I was married I was trying to make fried rice for the first time. After a few attempts, I found this recipe somewhere and it was so simple that I fell in love with it! Nowadays Fried rice is one of my specialties and I make …
Chicken with Capsicum – Easy Quick Tasty Are you too tired to cook but still want something quick as well as tasty to whip up for dinner? Try our Chicken with Capsicum and you’ll be noting this down to cook on those ‘In a Rush’ days. It’s as simple as can be and with just …
Peanut Masala This crunchy, tangy, savoury salad bar snack is great to take out to the poolside or as a quick fix for evening eats. Peanut Masala is a sure crowd-pleaser. Peanuts or Groundnuts are mixed with Onion, Tomato, and Herbs with a little spice to give you a wonderful sensation in each bite.
Kerala Chicken Fry Kerala Fried Chicken is a fabulous combination of moist tender chicken with a crisp spice blend coating, fried in coconut oil to perfection and quite impossible to resist! You can make it as spicy as you like although I prefer it not too hot! To achieve the succulent texture inside and crispy outside, …
This is a cherished recipe. The cake always turns out so GOOD! This Light as Air Sponge Cake with Fresh Fruit and Whipped Cream is great for birthdays. Similar to the variety sold at Asian Style bakeries. Sometimes I don’t spend too much time decorating but you can make it look as beautiful as you want. I don’t …
Poori Recipe – With Potato Curry – Puri Bhaji These hot fried Indian flatbreads are made so quickly and are a kids favorite! The Potato Stew/Curry or Potato Bhaji can be made just as quickly and served together. It is a common breakfast item but can make a great snack or light meal anytime. Usually …
Singapore Nasi Briyani | A ‘Fusion’ Biriyani Singapore Nasi Briyani or Malaysian Nasi Briyani is quite different from traditional and varied traditional Indian varieties, as is the spelling! It is in fact Biriyani Rice and Masala cooked separately and simply served together. Quite a work of fusion. Easier to prepare (No ‘Dum’ or ‘sealed method’ of cooking involved) – …
I have been making versions of this Apple Pie since I was in high school! I made it once for a huge farewell sleepover. Some of my friends from my childhood, still remember the apple pie we had on that night. I make Apple Pie on many special occasions. It just wins everyone over. At …
My favorite Coconut Milk Fish Curry. This Fish curry is absolutely divine! Coconut milk and gambooge (fish tamarind) are the essential ingredients. Creamy, delicious fish curry with a yummy ‘zing’ to it. I have received so many compliments for this curry over the years, it still amazes me. It’s quite an easy dish, so I decided to …
Coleslaw Chicken Sandwich – One of my family’s favorites! Simple Picnic Sandwiches. This Sandwich is so easy to whip up. The spread can be made ahead of time and has proven to be the ultimate crowd-pleaser. All simple and easily available ingredients. You might already have them in your fridge. However, there is an order in which the …
The Best Baked Salmon Recipe with Dijon Mustard The Best Baked Salmon Recipe! This Baked Salmon is so delicious and succulent! The flavors of the crisped shallots and garlic along with the perfect herb accompaniment, Tarragon in a dijon mustard rub, just gives this Salmon a lightly crisped outer crust while the salmon remains so deliciously moist …
Mughlai Chicken with Almonds – If it’s good enough for a King…. Once, My Singaporean friend, Mei Mei said she wanted to learn how to make an Indian style chicken curry that was different from the ones we see in Singapore. I thought of possible options and remembered this recipe for Chicken Mughlai, that I took down …